Method and apparatus for tuning used in a broadcast data system

a broadcast data system and broadcast data technology, applied in the field of multi-channel broadcast systems, can solve the problems of limiting the display of program guides, the amount of information that can be incorporated, and the guide essentially limited to conveying program availability and tuning information, and lack of organization and flexibility to effectively support other services

Active Publication Date: 2011-12-06
DIRECTV LLC
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[0021]In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, broadcast (or “webcast”) webpages may be archived on a user's PC for later viewing. A webcast is a constant and repeating download of specially selected web content. The conte

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The processing power of currently available IRD's, while appropriate for current DTH programming services, inherently limits how the program guide can be displayed, how much information can be incorporated into the guide, and how quickly and efficiently a user can move through the guide.
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[0059]To facilitate review and understanding of the invention and the preferred embodiments, the present disclosure has been organized in accordance with the headings and sub-headings shown below.[0060]A. System Overview[0061]B. Graphical User Interface (GUI)[0062]1. Description of the Main Menu[0063]2. Description of the Page Template for Pages Underlying the Main Menu[0064]3. Description of Pages and Links Underlying the Main Menu[0065]a. Best of the Web[0066]b. Software Downloads[0067]c. Data Channels[0068]d. Video Channels[0069]e. Function Pages[0070]4. Tuning Interface[0071]a. Tuning Bar[0072]b. Pop-Up Remote Control[0073]C. Receiver Station Generally[0074]D. Receiver Station Architecture[0075]E. Data Packet[0076]F. Audio / Video Processing[0077]G. Data Processing[0078]1. Protocol Stack / Broadcast File Download Protocol (BFDP)[0079]2. Broadcast Address Resolution Protocol (BARP)[0080]H. SDP+ Records[0081]I. Webcast[0082]J. Conclusion

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A method for tuning used in a broadcast data system having a receiving station with a memory, wherein the receiver station files data and real-time data is disclosed. The method includes storing the memory in a table having tuning information corresponding to a plurality of IP addresses and ports, receiving a download request based on a user input, and using the download request to identify download information including an IP address and a port. The method further includes using the identified IP address and port to open a connection to a socket, using the table to determine tuning information corresponding to the identified IP address and port, and using the tuning information to tune the receiver station to the identified IP address and port.

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I. CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 238,330, entitled “Graphical Tuning Bar for a Multi-Program Data Stream,” filed on Jan. 27, 1999 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,522,342.II. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]A. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates in general to entertainment broadcast systems that transmit and receive a wide variety of video, audio, software and other types of data. More particularly, it relates to a multi-channel broadcast system that transmits a video / text / graphic-based program guide data stream that is used at viewer stations to generate a user interface that facilitates a user's selection of various programs and services.[0004]B. Description of Related Art[0005]The use of electronic communications media to provide access to large amounts of video, audio, textual and data information is becoming more frequent. For example, the public switched telephone network ...

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IPC IPC(8): G06F15/16H04N7/173G06F3/00
CPCH04H60/25H04H60/43H04N21/4143H04N21/4312H04N21/4314H04N21/47214H04N21/4821H04N21/485H04L65/4084H04N21/435H04N21/4383H04N21/6143H04N21/6405H04N21/64322H04N21/8166H04N21/84H04H20/16H04H20/40H04H40/90H04N21/4222H04L65/612
Inventor GAGNON, GREGORY J.HUGHES, JR., HENRY A.FEASTER, LINDAGUNN, BRIAN
Owner DIRECTV LLC
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